Sri Krishna Janmastami
The Krishna Temple
at 8628 S Main St. in Spanish Fork has planned a transcendental
birthday party for Saturday August 23. to celebrate The Appearance Day
of Shree Krishna. From 8 pm there will be Indian dance, drama, musical
concerts, hot meals, exhibits, and gifts available to all.
This holiday for Hindus compares
to Christmas Day. Five thousand years ago Shree Krishna appeared on
earth to protect the pious, annihilate the miscreants, and reestablish
the principles of virtue. This was accomplished in a span of 125 years
even at the end of which the Lord appeared as a fresh blooming youth of
16 or 20 years. Before returning to His own spiritual abode, the Lord
spoke the Bhagavad Gita (Song of God) to his friend and disciple,
Arjuna, thus leaving behind Him a legacy of wisdom for the ages. So
stimulating and profound are these words of Shree Krishna that there
have been over 900 translations of Bhagavad Gita in the English
language alone.
The word "Krishna", means
"All-Attractive" in Sanskrit. Krishna, in his manifest pastimes,
exhibited six principle attractive qualities in full: beauty,
knowledge, fame, wealth, strength, and humility. No other incarnation
of Godhead exhibited these qualities to the same degree, and therefore
Krishna is worshiped throughout India as "The Supreme Personality of
Godhead." Devotees chant His Holy Names considering that the names of
the Absolute are non different from the Absolute Himself. Aside from
the ubiquitous chanting there will be many other elements to celebrate
His advent on August 23rd.
Admission to this event is free to
the public. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Caru or
Vai (801)798-3559/787-1510. www.utahkrishnas.com.
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Upcoming Schedule
August Daily Calendar
·Services and Feast
Sundays at 5 pm
·Om Shanti Retreat
August 8 - 10
Friday - Sunday
·Kirtan with Jai Krishna
Saturday Aug. 9, 7 pm
·Krishna Janmastami
Saturday August 23
8 pm
·22nd Annual India Fest
Saturday September 13
4 pm
·Bharat Natyam classes
by Subalakshmi
Saturdays 2 pm,
·Mantra Meditation
& Yoga classes
Mondays 6:30 pm
Thursdays 6:30 pm
Saturdays at Noon
Temple Open Daily
10 am - 7 pm for Tours,
Buffet, & Gift Store
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Humor
Mark Singham was caught by a quick Hare Krishna in a Canberra mall.
"Attempting to put him off and impress my friends, I said, 'Mate, I
gave in another life', and guffawed with my mates. The Hare Krishna
smiled and said: 'Yes, and I remember you were just as cheap then.' " |
Free Yoga & Meditation Workshops
·Mondays 6:30 pm.
·Thursdays 6:30 pm.
·Saturdays Noon.
Visit web site to verify meetings:
www.utahkrishnas.com
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Radha Krishna Temple Contacts
- Vaibhavi Devi: Volunteer Service (801) 798-3559
- Caru Das: Membership, Donations and Pujas (801) 787-151
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Janmastami, Saturday August 23rd,
Programs from 8 pm.
Menu of Events:
1) Rathayatra around temple verandah with hand carved Ratha
(Chariot) 8:30 pm
2) Govinda Ala Re: As
Krishna did when a child, participants will
climb on each other's
shoulders to reach a break a high suspended
pot full of butter and
yogurt. Call (801) 787-1510 to sign up. 9 pm.
3) Classical Indian dance performance (Bharat Natyam) 9:15 pm
4) Musical pageant of Krishna's Birth (includes Vasudev, Devaki,
Kamsa, Putana, Narada, etc.), 10 pm.
5) Abhishekam (Bathing
Ceremony). Sponsors will assist the priest
in bathing the Deity, and
take home the kalashas along with other
gifts. 11 pm
6) Kirtans and Bhajans throughout
7) Midnight arati
8) Huge Vegetarian feast free of charge afer the Midnight arotik.
Feast plates will be sold for $ 6.00 plate up until this time.
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Janmastami Kalashas, August 23
We
are hoping for 100% per cent participation of all pious families
for
the kalasha bathing ceremony (Abhishekam) of Lord Krishna on
Janmastami, Saturday August 23rd.
Last
year 65 members participated, and this year we hope to double
that
number. You do not have to be present to sponsor. If unable to
attend,
Caru Das will bathe in your name. You can view and hear this
from any
part of the world on our temple web cams at
www.utahkrishnas.com. For audio click on the temple radio button as
well as the web cams.
If
not present, we shall mail you the kalasha with other nice gifts.
This
message officially starts our campaign, so please make it a success
by
reserving your kalasha today. The golden kalasha sponsorship is
$ 108.00 and the deluxe kalasha sponsor-ship $ 251.00. Sponsors will
receive a truly
memorable and valuable kalasha as well as other gifts.
Send a check to the temple or call Caru Das (801) 787-1510 with Visa/MC.
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Second Scheduled August 8 - 10
Click below to view full schedule
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